Going
steady for
four years.
Threadneedle Absolute Return Bond Fund
It takes absolute insight and expertise to deliver consistent, long-term returns. That’s what makes our
Absolute Return Bond team a powerful proposition.
■ Positive returns consistently delivered across four years of changing market conditions.
■ A proven investment approach combined with a robust risk framework.
■ The potential to enhance returns and lower risk when included within a balanced portfolio.
If your clients are looking for a long-term relationship, put absolute returns at the heart of their portfolios.
Cumulative performance % 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years
Fund (net) 2.9 16.1 23.1 25.9
Cash 1.3 7.1 13.7 19.4
Equities 20.6 –2.9 7.1 14.1
Bonds 10.8 6.3 8.2 9.0
Global Group
of the Year 2009
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Put absolute
returns at the
heart of your
portfolio.
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and may fall as well as rise, and may be affected by exchange rate fluctuations. This means that an investor may not get back the original investment. Source: Morningstar, Thomson Financial, Datastream, iBoxx
and all ratings as at 31.12.2009. All data quoted in GBP. The fund is shown bid-to-bid with net income reinvested at bid, net of fees. Performance data assumes income is reinvested for a basic tax payer (which
means performance does not include the effect of any initial charge). UK Corporate Bonds as measured by iBoxx £ Non-Gilts, Cash as measured by 3 month LIBOR, Equities measured by MSCI World Index. The
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